ODENTON, Md. (WUSA9) -- Police arrested a 43-year-old for approaching a 24-year-old woman from behind, forcing his way into her apartment and groping and touching her early Friday morning.

Authorities said the incident happened at 4 a.m. in the 500 block of Branch Line Road. The victim told deputies the man came up behind her and forced his way into her apartment. She screamed and the suspect fled on foot, deputies said.

Officers were able to find a person matching the description of the suspect close by and arrested him.

Joseph Aaron Sammer Hooker charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of marijuana, possession of cds: not marijuana and a firearm in a drug trafficking crime. (Photo: Anne Arundel County Police)